Newfane, VT – A routine traffic stop in Newfane has resulted in a criminal citation for a Windham County man accused of driving with a long-suspended license, according to the Windham County Sheriff’s Office.
According to the sheriff’s office, Richard A. Winslow, 72, of Dover, was stopped earlier this year for a motor vehicle offense in Newfane. During the stop, deputies allegedly discovered that Winslow’s driver’s license was under criminal suspension.
Authorities said further investigation revealed the suspension has reportedly been in effect since 1978. As a result, Winslow was issued a citation for driving with a suspended license, officials confirmed.
The incident was formally documented under Incident No. 25WHC001905 and released publicly on Tuesday afternoon, December 31, 2025. The stop itself occurred on Monday, December 30, 2025, according to the report.
The case was investigated by Deputy/Cpl. Gallup of the Windham County Sheriff’s Office. Officials said Winslow is scheduled to appear in Windham Superior Court, Criminal Division, on a date that will be determined by the court.
No injuries were reported, and no additional charges were listed in the release. Authorities did not specify the original reason for the decades-old suspension.
As with all criminal matters, the charge is an allegation, and Winslow is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.
Residents in Newfane, Dover, and surrounding Windham County communities are reminded that driving with a suspended license can carry criminal penalties in Vermont.
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